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Table of Contents Letter from the President I hope everyone has had a successful bee season as we wind down this year. It has been a interesting year for Beekeepers across the State. It started out wet, wet, and wet and it seemed like nothing was going to produce nectar. Then everything seemed to come…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President Happy summer everyone. I hope all is well with you and your bees. It has been a trying year so far across the State from all I am hearing, but that seems to be the norm here in Alabama. I have heard most people are little to no…

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This information is also available at d01b56_d8855dbb9c434dd692e5a0851aed48b4.pdf HOST: Alabama Beekeepers Association (hereinafter ABA)SHOW MANAGER: TBAARRIVAL TIME: Thursday, September 18, 2025, between 3:00 PM and 5:00PM; andFriday, September 19, 2025, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.LOCATION: Clanton Conference & Performing Arts Center, 1850 Lay Dam Road, Clanton,AL, 35045JUDGING: September 19, 2025, Beginning at 10:15 AMRELEASE TIME:…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President I hope everyone is having a great early summer with your bees. It has been a rebuild year from losses for many, a productive spring and early summer for some, and a soggy season for others. The nectar flow for most has been from “When is it going…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President Welcome to spring, the season of pollen , build up, and swarms. I hope all of you are doing well and made it through the winter with minimal losses even though the average loss this year is reported to be between 55-75%. Now is the time to be…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President I hope everyone had a good holiday season and is looking forward to a great spring. It was great seeing a lot of faces at the ACES symposium February 1st. Here at the ABA we are working diligently to prepare for the Fall Conference. I hope everyone’s bees have…

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The re-certification is required to maintain a current certificate as a Master Beekeeper. In order to maintain currency at these levels of completion the following is required: ___ Alabama Master Beekeeper will be responsible for completing the re-certification process with in the three (3) year period following the certification. ___ Alabama Master Beekeeper must present…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President I hope you have had a wonderful beekeeping year and are looking forward to an even better year in 2025. Please know that we at Alabama Beekeepers Association are constantly at work behind the scenes to improve all aspects of beekeeping for our state. Merry Christmas and Best…

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Table of Contents Letter from the President This year I would like every one of you to go and attend and take part in your local associations and if you are an officer in your local clubs please update your club info with the ABA. This year I would like every one of you to…

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Everyone worked so hard on this conference. It was the best conference we have put together so far. Scott Lucas where were you when we made this picture?

The Alabama Master Beekeepers (AMB) program consists of hands-on beekeeping experience, independent study and limited coursework.  The candidates progress through increasing levels of expertise through rigorous testing.  An Alabama Master Beekeeper must indicate a high level of beekeeping expertise together with the ability to educate others to become accomplished beekeepers. 2023 Alabama Master Beekeepers Classes…

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  Congratulations, Allyson Andres on being ABA 2022 Alabama Beekeeper of the Year!!

One of the many beekeeping classes at the Fall Conference.

The Alabama Beekeepers Association Annual Fall Conference will be September 15th and 16th at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center, Clanton Alabama. Tickets are $80.00 to attend both days and includes meals. Friday only ticket is $50.00 and it include lunch and a nice dinner that night. Saturday only ticket is $40.00 and it…

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